He never revealed it to his family.
Pastor Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, recently confessed to falling short of biblical leadership standards due to an unspecified sin. In his public statement, he suggested that he had shared this sin with his family. However, his son Jonathan Evans clarified that his father did not provide specific details to them, sharing only what he had told the church several years ago.
Jonathan Evans, the associate pastor of the NextGen Ministry at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, addressed the congregation during a Father’s Day sermon following his father’s announcement of stepping away from his pastoral duties. He recounted how his father informed the family about his fall from grace three days before making his public confession, and then asked Jonathan to deliver the Father’s Day sermon.
Tony Evans, who has been at the helm of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship for 48 years, emphasized in his written statement that he had not committed any crimes but acknowledged his failure to use righteous judgment. He underscored the importance of repentance and restoration, explaining that he was stepping down temporarily to undergo a healing process guided by the church elders.
While the church elders did not specify how long Pastor Tony Evans would be in restoration, Jonathan expressed confidence in his father’s eventual return. Drawing from Psalm 46 in his Father’s Day message, he assured the congregation of his father’s resilience and their faith in God’s plan, describing a sense of victory and readiness to support his father through this period.
Jonathan concluded with a strong message of faith and action, urging the congregation to remain steadfast and proactive in their spiritual journey. He emphasized that they should continue to fulfill God’s calling and look forward to celebrating his father’s return and the anticipated triumph over this challenge.